Sox Scouting Javier Vazquez on Friday

According to an industry source, the Red Sox are slated to scout right-hander Javier Vazquez when he pitches for Caguas of the Puerto Rican Winter League on Friday. Vazquez is pitching against Santurce in the third game of the playoffs for Caguas as part of the 12-game round-robin postseason tournament on the island. News of the Sox' scouting undertaking was first reported by @tavonsky (via twitter). The veteran has been showing fastball velocity of 92-93 mph in recent workouts.